Mërgim Mavraj

Mërgim Mavraj, born on June ninth, nineteen eighty-six in Hanau, West Germany, is a distinguished former professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back. His football journey began in the youth systems of several clubs, including Sportfreunde Seligenstadt, Kickers Offenbach, SG Rosenhöhe Offenbach, and Darmstadt 98, where he made his professional debut in two thousand five.

Throughout his career, Mavraj showcased his talents in the Bundesliga, playing for notable clubs such as VfL Bochum, SpVgg Greuther Fürth, 1. FC Köln, and Hamburger SV. His time at Greuther Fürth was particularly significant, as he contributed to the team's triumph in the two thousand eleven to twelve 2. Bundesliga season, leading to their promotion to the Bundesliga. Additionally, he had a brief stint in the Super League Greece with Aris.

Initially representing Germany at the U20 and U21 levels, Mavraj later switched his allegiance to Albania. Between two thousand twelve and two thousand twenty, he earned fifty caps and scored three goals for the national team. His international career reached a pinnacle when he was part of the squad that made history by participating in UEFA Euro two thousand sixteen, marking Albania's first-ever appearance in a major international tournament.